Associate Director, Field Medical

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At Sobi, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference. We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease. Our edge comes from our team of people and our commitment to patients.

Our mission and culture at Sobi North America get us excited to come to work every day, but here are a few more reasons to join our team:

• Competitive compensation for your work
• Generous time off policy
• Summer Fridays
• Opportunity to broaden your horizons by attending popular conferences
• Emphasis on work/life balance
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments

At Sobi, we are transforming the lives of people affected by rare diseases. As a specialized international biopharmaceutical company, we provide sustainable access to innovative therapies in the areas of immunology, hematology, and specialty care. We bring something rare to rare diseases – a belief in the strength of focus, the power of agility, and the potential of the people we are dedicated to serving.

The Associate Director (AD), Medical Affairs in conjunction with the National Director will led a diverse team of highly trained, field-based, Medical Scientific Liaisons (MSLs) in the United States. The primary responsibility of this position is to guide MSLs in cultivating current and future thought leaders at the local, regional, and national levels for all Hematology therapeutic areas

They will also have accountability for training the US Hematology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team. 

Key Responsibilities/Scope of the Job

• In this vital role you will report to the National Director, Field Medical Affairs of Hematology
• The Primary responsibility of the AD, Field Medical Affairs is the management, performance, and coaching of MSL direct reports and ensuring compliant execution of field medical plans, strategy and activities within US Medical Affairs aligned with Sobi’s Goals and Objectives.
• Lead and coordinate MSL team meetings to support team building, best practice sharing, development, retaining top talent, and execution of field medical objectives.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with key internal collaborators in Medical, Field Sales, Value and Access, and Marketing teams to facilitate unified customer facing engagement strategies and champion the value of the MSL team.
• In collaboration with the National Director, Field Medical Affairs, identify, interview, hire and onboard new MSLs to create a diverse and inclusive team.
• Assist medical affairs leadership in development of field medical strategy, tactical goals and objectives.
• Support planning and field medical execution of local, regional, and national congresses
• As directed, ensure the new-hire scientific training and certification program remains up-to-date, effective, and organized
• Support National Director for the hiring, retention, and professional development of MSLs. This includes regular, ongoing coaching, feedback, and mentoring, performance management, and providing professional growth and development opportunities
• Share and promote best practices and provide feedback for MSL excellence around insight gathering and documentation, scientific exchange, health-care decision maker education, and research/clinical trial support
• Foster trusted, collaborative relationships with internal colleagues (Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs colleagues, Marketing, Patient Advocacy, Market Access, etc.) to develop, deliver, and participate in Medical and/or cross-functional initiatives, as appropriate

Position Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) strongly preferred
• Doctorate degree and 4 years in Sr. MSL/Executive MSL Role
• Experience in a medically related field can include post-doctoral training (i.e., residencies and/or fellowships)
• Therapeutic area expertise in Benign/Malignant Hematology
• Managed market/payer/IDN engagement experience
• Possess a deep understanding of the regional therapeutic landscape and key healthcare decision-makers
• Previous management experience preferred
• Excellent communication, presentation, operations, and time management skills required; must be adaptable and able to work well within a team and relate effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• High level of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and business acumen
• Able to inspire a team to excel by fostering a climate of positive energy, collaboration and personal accountability
• Demonstrated leadership in ambiguous situations and across organizational matrices
• Current working knowledge of US legal, regulatory, and compliance regulations and guidelines
• Reputation for effective communications, negotiation and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong alignment with Sobi values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership, and Partnership
• Prior Hematology experience/KOL relationships; experience in rare disease
• Travel up to 50-70% will be required. 

Additional information

All Sobi employees need to demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobi's core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership. Are you ready to be on the Sobi team? Come join a culture that empowers every person to be the person that makes a difference for rare disease.

Why Join Us?

We are a global company with over 1,700 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our day-to-day wins, and a Board with a stellar track record, we’re ready to take on the world’s diseases, ailments and adversity. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others’ lives because that’s exactly what we do here. If you’re seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better, healthier place, we just may have a job for you.

We know our employees are our most valuable asset, and our culture conveys that. We offer a competitive benefits package, to support the health and happiness of our staff.

Sobi Culture

At Sobi, we refuse to accept the status quo. This is because we have witnessed first-hand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases, and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them.

As a specialized biopharmaceutical company, we are dedicated to rare diseases. And we see this focus as a strength. By effectively turning our research into ground-breaking treatments, we help make medicine more accessible and open up more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them. This has been our approach since day one, but we know we can’t change the world of rare diseases on our own. Accomplishing this requires strong partnerships with patients, partners and stakeholders across the entire value chain. Together, we define how our business can create solutions that serve the needs of those affected by rare diseases while facilitating sustainable growth.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Sobi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Sobi are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status or protected groups by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Sobi is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Disabled/Veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this website to apply for a vacancy as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to irina.conc@sobi.com

COVID-19 Policy

For the safety of our employees and all individuals with whom we interact professionally, Sobi North America requires all new hires in the U.S. to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with proof of vaccination status. We will consider requests for reasonable medical or religious accommodations, as well as any state-specific exemptions, as required by applicable law.

All Sobi employees need to demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobi's core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership. Are you ready to be on the Sobi team? Come join a culture that empowers every person to be the person that makes a difference for rare disease.

Why Join Us?

We are a global company with over 1,700 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our day-to-day wins, and a Board with a stellar track record, we’re ready to take on the world’s diseases, ailments and adversity. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others’ lives because that’s exactly what we do here. If you’re seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better, healthier place, we just may have a job for you.

We know our employees are our most valuable asset, and our culture conveys that. We offer a competitive benefits package, to support the health and happiness of our staff.

Sobi Culture

At Sobi, we refuse to accept the status quo. This is because we have witnessed first-hand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases, and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them.

As a specialized biopharmaceutical company, we are dedicated to rare diseases. And we see this focus as a strength. By effectively turning our research into ground-breaking treatments, we help make medicine more accessible and open up more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them. This has been our approach since day one, but we know we can’t change the world of rare diseases on our own. Accomplishing this requires strong partnerships with patients, partners and stakeholders across the entire value chain. Together, we define how our business can create solutions that serve the needs of those affected by rare diseases while facilitating sustainable growth.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Sobi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Sobi are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status or protected groups by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Sobi is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Disabled/Veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access this website to apply for a vacancy as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to irina.conc@sobi.com

COVID-19 Policy

For the safety of our employees and all individuals with whom we interact professionally, Sobi North America requires all new hires in the U.S. to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with proof of vaccination status. We will consider requests for reasonable medical or religious accommodations, as well as any state-specific exemptions, as required by applicable law.